We’re all pretty used to looking in the mirror scouring our faces for marks, pimples and things that look out of place but we don’t always pay enough attention to the rest of our body.

Acne can show up in more places than just your face and it isn’t just hormonal teenagers that suffer with acne either; adult body acne is rife and happens to more of us than you would think.

Body acne isn’t as highlighted as facial acne which seems crazy to me because your body is actually more likely to develop acne than your face!

Body acne is mostly found on your chest, back, arms, legs and buttocks. If you lead an active life, are experiencing hormonal changes or suffer with oily skin then you will be more prone to getting body acne at any stage in your life.

Not only can this type of acne be embarrassing for some people but it can also be a lot more uncomfortable than facial acne; this is mainly due to the location of the acne, sweating or material rubbing against the affected area.

Keeping your skin free from any sort of build up is your best bet for preventing body acne. In doing this you will ensure that your pores don’t get clogged with dead skin cells or a buildup of oil.

The ideal solution is to use a specially formulated body acne treatment system about 3 times a week to help keep your skin free from acne forming bacteria.

Showering and washing too frequently can actually have a negative effect on your skin so it is important to get the balance right.

If you use a body acne treatment sooner rather than later you will also help to prevent acne scars from forming, so that is a big motivation in taking steps to prevent body acne from developing.